Old Kentucky Home Middle School

Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Legal Requirement of Title I, Part A

PURPOSE:

Families play an integral role in their student’s education, therefore each family’s continued involvement in school is essential for success. Old Kentucky Home Middle School is committed to building strong family-school partnerships that allow all stakeholders to participate in designing, implementing, and evaluating Title I programs.

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PARENT DEFINITION:

Parent is legally defined as a biological parent, step-parent, or foster parent of a student or a person who has legal custody of a student pursuant to a court order and with whom the student resides. For the purpose of this policy, parent encompasses all family situations.

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PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DEFINITION:

Parent and/or family involvement is best defined as any time a parent/family member commits to assisting his/her child in learning and achieving academically to a higher level with greater interest and motivation. Parent/Family involvement can be accomplished in a variety of ways, which include, but are not limited to the following:

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• Communicating positive values such as respect, hard work, and responsibility
• Providing your child with positive encouragement when he/she achieves certain goals
• Reading together or doing homework together at home with your children
• Speaking with your child’s teacher on a regular basis and partnering with them to nurture your child’s unique gifts
• Becoming involved in your child’s school
• Evaluating and celebrating your child’s growth and achievements

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PROCEDURE:

Old Kentucky Home Middle School will engage in Family Meetings at a time that is convenient for families. At this meeting, family members will be informed of the school’s participation in a Title I Schoolwide Program, the purpose and requirements of Title I, and their right to be involved. Old Kentucky Home Middle School shall engage parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner in the Title I planning, review, and improvement of programs; this includes the joint development of the school parent and family engagement policy.

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OLD KENTUCKY HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT STUDENT LEARNING COMPACT:

The LEAD LEARNER Teams of Old Kentucky Home Middle School agree in partnership with families participating in activities funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that fostering student growth is important to every student’s well-being. We will work together to help students achieve and ultimately grow to proficiency.

Student commitments:

• Arrive at school on time, with a charged chromebook, prepared to learn
• Support school and classroom community rules
• Affirm the value of self by advocating for self and seeking assistance when needed
• Be an active learner by engaging with teachers and classmates throughout the learning process
• Commit to lean into learning by doing their best work each day

Family commitments:

• Ensure students attend school regularly, are punctual, and prepared to learn (i.e., charged chromebooks, etc.)
• Support your student in their learning and their reflection of the things they have learned
• Encourage your student to care for their school community (school leaders, classmates, and OKH)
• Stay informed by engaging in family communications

Old Kentucky Home Middle School

Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Legal Requirement of Title I, Part A

PURPOSE:

Families are the most important factor when it comes to a student’s education, therefore, families continued involvement in school is essential for the success of their student(s). Old Kentucky Home Middle School is committed to building stronger parent-school partnerships that allow families to participate in improving student achievement and in designing, implementing, and evaluating Title I programs.

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PARENT DEFINITION:

A parent is legally defined as a biological parent, step-parent, or a foster parent of a student or a person who has legal custody of a student pursuant to a court order and with whom the student resides. For the purpose of this policy, parent encompasses all family situations.

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PARENT ENGAGEMENT DEFINITION:

Parent involvement is best defined as any time a parent commits to assisting his/her child in learning and achieving academically to a higher level with greater interest and motivation. Parent involvement can be accomplished in a variety of ways, which include, but are not limited to the following:

• developing your expectations for your child and communicating these expectations to your child, as well as communicating your support in helping your child achieve these expectations,
• communicating positive values such as respect, hard work, and responsibility,
• providing your child with positive encouragement when he/she achieves certain goals,
• reading together or doing homework together at home with your children,
• speaking with your child’s teacher on a regular basis and offering any assistance that the teacher may suggest,
• becoming involved in the school’s parent organization/SBDM council and/or committees, and
• discussing your child’s assessment scores after receiving the scores and an explanation of them from the school

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PROCEDURE:

Old Kentucky Home Middle School will engage in Family Meetings at a time that is convenient for parents. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend. At this meeting, parents will be informed of the school’s participation in a Title I Schoolwide Program, the purpose and requirements of Title I, and their right to be involved. Old Kentucky Home Middle School shall engage parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner in the Title I planning, review, and improvement of programs; this includes the joint development of the school parent and family engagement policy.

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OLD KENTUCKY HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT STUDENT LEARNING COMPACT:

The LEAD LEARNER Teams of Old Kentucky Home Middle School agree in partnership with families participating in activities funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that fostering student growth is important to every student’s well-being. We will work together to help students achieve and ultimately grow to proficiency.

School commitments:

• Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction
• Use systems of care in providing a safe, equitable, and healthy learning environment that inspires students to excavate and cultivate their unique gifts and needs.
• Communicate with families regarding student care and progress in various ways
• Use research-based materials and methods to deliver quality instruction
• Actively engage students in the learning process
• Nurture supportive relationships with students
• Provide at least two family meetings f per year

School commitments:

• Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction
• Use systems of care in providing a safe, equitable, and healthy learning environment that inspires students to excavate and cultivate their unique gifts
• Communicate with families regarding student care and progress in various ways
• Use research-based materials and methods to deliver quality instruction
• Actively engage students in the learning process
• Nurture supportive relationships with students
• Provide at least two family meetings per year

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BACKGROUND CHECKS

A parent, as defined by this policy, wishing to serve as a volunteer in the school must complete a criminal background check and attend confidentiality training.

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COMMENTS/FEEDBACK/CONCERNS

Any comments, feedback, or concerns regarding Old Kentucky Home Middle School’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy can be submitted to the school by completing the form linked here bit.ly/okhtitle1

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POLICY EVALUATION

The effectiveness of this policy shall be evaluated through the school improvement planning process.

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Date Adopted: October 12, 2021

Date Reviewed/Revised:

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OLD KENTUCKY HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT STUDENT LEARNING COMPACT

The LEAD LEARNER Teams of Old Kentucky Home Middle School agree in partnership with families participating in activities funded by Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that fostering student growth is important to every student’s well-being. We will work together to help students achieve and ultimately grow to proficiency.

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Student commitments:

• Arrive at school on time, with a charged chromebook, prepared to learn
• Support school and classroom community rules
• Affirm the value of self by advocating for self and seeking assistance when needed
• Be an active learner by engaging with teachers and classmates throughout the learning process
• Commit to lean into learning by doing their best work each day

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Family commitments:

• Ensure students attend school regularly, are punctual, and prepared to learn (i.e., charged chromebooks, etc.)
• Support your student in their learning and their reflection of the things they have learned
• Encourage your student to care for their school community (school leaders, classmates, and OKH)
• Stay informed by engaging in family communications

School commitments:

• Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction
• Use systems of care in providing a safe, equitable, and healthy learning environment that inspires students to excavate and cultivate their unique gifts
• Communicate with families regarding student care and progress in various ways
• Use research-based materials and methods to deliver quality instruction
• Actively engage students in the learning process
• Nurture supportive relationships with students
• Provide at least two family meetings per year

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Escuela secundaria de Old Kentucky Home

Política de participación de los padres y la familia

Requisito legal del Título I, Parte A

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OBJETIVO:

Las familias juegan un papel integral en la educación de sus estudiantes, por lo tanto, la participación continua de cada familia en la escuela es esencial para el éxito. Old Kentucky Home Middle School está comprometida a construir sólidas asociaciones entre la familia y la escuela que permitan a todas las partes interesadas participar en el diseño, implementación y evaluación de los programas de Título I.

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DEFINICIÓN DEL PADRE:

El padre se define legalmente como un padre biológico, padrastro o padre adoptivo de un estudiante o una persona que tiene la custodia legal de un estudiante de conformidad con una orden judicial y con quien reside el estudiante. A los efectos de esta política, los padres abarcan todas las situaciones familiares.

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DEFINICIÓN DE PARTICIPACIÓN DE PADRES Y FAMILIAS:

La participación de los padres y / o la familia se define mejor como cualquier momento en que un padre / miembro de la familia se compromete a ayudar a su hijo a aprender y alcanzar un nivel académico superior con mayor interés y motivación. La participación de los padres y la familia se puede lograr de diversas formas, que incluyen, entre otras, las siguientes:

• Comunicar valores positivos como el respeto, el trabajo duro y la responsabilidad.
• Anime a su hijo de manera positiva cuando logra ciertas metas.
• Leer juntos o hacer los deberes juntos en casa con sus hijos
• Hablar con el maestro de su hijo con regularidad y asociarse con él para cultivar los dones únicos de su hijo.
• Involucrarse en la escuela de su hijo
• Evaluar y celebrar el crecimiento y los logros de su hijo.

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PROCEDIMIENTO:

Old Kentucky Home Middle School participará en reuniones familiares en el momento que sea conveniente para las familias. En esta reunión, los miembros de la familia serán informados de la participación de la escuela en un Programa Escolar de Título I, el propósito y los requisitos del Título I, y su derecho a participar. Old Kentucky Home Middle School involucrará a los padres de manera organizada, continua y oportuna en la planificación, revisión y mejora de los programas del Título I; esto incluye el desarrollo conjunto de la política de participación de los padres y la familia en la escuela.

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PACTO DE APRENDIZAJE PARA PADRES Y ESTUDIANTES DE OLD KENTUCKY HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL:

Los equipos de LEAD LEARNER de Old Kentucky Home Middle School acuerdan en asociación con las familias que participan en actividades financiadas por el Título I, Parte A de la Ley de Educación Primaria y Secundaria (ESEA) que fomentar el crecimiento de los estudiantes es importante para el bienestar de todos los estudiantes. Trabajaremos juntos para ayudar a los estudiantes a lograr y, en última instancia, a crecer hasta alcanzar la competencia.

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Compromisos de los estudiantes:

• Llegue a la escuela a tiempo, con su Chromebook cargada y preparado para aprender
• Apoyar las reglas de la comunidad de la escuela y el salon
• Afirmar el valor de uno mismo abogando por uno mismo y buscando ayuda cuando sea necesario.
• Sea un aprendiz activo al interactuar con los maestros y compañeros de clase durante todo el proceso de aprendizaje.
• Comprometerse a apoyarse en el aprendizaje haciendo su mejor trabajo todos los días.

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Compromisos familiares:

• Asegúrese de que los estudiantes asistan a la escuela con regularidad, sean puntuales y estén preparados para aprender (es decir, Chromebooks cargados, etc.)
• Apoye a su estudiante en su aprendizaje y en su reflejo de las cosas que ha aprendido.
• Anime a su estudiante a cuidar de su comunidad escolar (líderes escolares, compañeros de clase y OKH)
• Manténgase informado participando en las comunicaciones familiares

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Compromisos escolares:

• Proporcionar un plan de estudios e instrucción de alta calidad.
• Utilizar sistemas de cuidado para proporcionar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, equitativo y saludable que inspire a los estudiantes a excavar y cultivar sus dones únicos.
• Comunicarse con las familias sobre el cuidado y el progreso de los estudiantes de varias maneras.
• Utilizar materiales y métodos basados ​​en la investigación para impartir una enseñanza de calidad.
• Involucrar activamente a los estudiantes en el proceso de aprendizaje
• Fomentar relaciones de apoyo con los estudiantes.
• Proporcionar al menos dos reuniones familiares por año.

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VERIFICACIONES DE ANTECEDENTES

Un padre, según lo define esta política, que desee servir como voluntario en la escuela debe completar una verificación de antecedentes penales y asistir a un entrenamiento de confidencialidad.

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COMENTARIOS / RETROALIMENTACIÓN / PREOCUPACIONES

Cualquier comentario, retroalimentación o inquietud con respecto a la Política de participación de los padres y la familia de Old Kentucky Home Middle School se puede enviar a la escuela completando el formulario vinculado aquí bit.ly/okhtitle1

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EVALUACIÓN DE POLÍTICAS

La efectividad de esta política se evaluará a través del proceso de planificación de mejoras escolares.

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Fecha de adopción:

Fecha de revisión / revisión:

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PACTO DE APRENDIZAJE PARA PADRES Y ESTUDIANTES DE OLD KENTUCKY HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Los equipos de LEAD LEARNER de Old Kentucky Home Middle School acuerdan en asociación con las familias que participan en actividades financiadas por el Título I, Parte A de la Ley de Educación Primaria y Secundaria (ESEA) que fomentar el crecimiento de los estudiantes es importante para el bienestar de todos los estudiantes. Trabajaremos juntos para ayudar a los estudiantes a lograr y, en última instancia, a crecer hasta alcanzar la competencia.

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Compromisos de los estudiantes:

• Llegue a la escuela a tiempo, con su Chromebook cargada y preparado para aprender
• Apoyar las reglas de la comunidad de la escuela y el aula
• Afirmar el valor de uno mismo abogando por uno mismo y buscando ayuda cuando sea necesario.
• Sea un aprendiz activo al interactuar con los maestros y compañeros de clase durante todo el proceso de aprendizaje.
• Comprometerse a apoyarse en el aprendizaje haciendo su mejor trabajo todos los días.

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Compromisos familiares:

• Asegúrese de que los estudiantes asistan a la escuela con regularidad, sean puntuales y estén preparados para aprender (es decir, Chromebooks cargados, etc.)
• Apoye a su estudiante en su aprendizaje y en su reflejo de las cosas que ha aprendido.
• Anime a su estudiante a cuidar de su comunidad escolar (líderes escolares, compañeros de clase y OKH)
• Manténgase informado participando en las comunicaciones familiares

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Compromisos escolares:

• Proporcionar un plan de estudios e instrucción de alta calidad.
• Utilizar sistemas de cuidado para proporcionar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, equitativo y saludable que inspire a los estudiantes a excavar y cultivar sus dones únicos.
• Comunicarse con las familias sobre el cuidado y el progreso de los estudiantes de varias maneras.
• Utilizar materiales y métodos basados ​​en la investigación para impartir una enseñanza de calidad.
• Involucrar activamente a los estudiantes en el proceso de aprendizaje
• Fomentar relaciones de apoyo con los estudiantes.
• Proporcionar al menos dos reuniones familiares por año.